Posted By: Business Support on 13th December 2018
This December Bennett Griffin are proud to join with Bowel Cancer UK to save lives by growing a beard. This charity is very personal to us at Bennett Griffin, as our Managing Partner, Kate Hallin was diagnosed in March 2018 with Bowel Cancer at just...
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Posted By: Business Support on 19th October 2018
Imagine working for months or even years on a new idea; toiling nights, and weekends, only to have your efforts duplicated wholesale by another business or person. Such an outcome is potentially devastating, but more importantly, avoidable, if you...
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Posted By: Business Support on 28th June 2018
Contracts dominate the commercial world; therefore, it is vital that business owners understand the consequences and responsibilities that come with entering into one. Even the most basic supplier or agency agreement can cost an organisation...
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Posted By: Business Support on 6th April 2016
From 6th April 2016, private UK companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) have to create and maintain a register of People with Significant Control (PSCs). Company Records Once a PSC has been identified, relevant details will need to be...
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Posted By: Business Support on 26th November 2014
Workin’ 9 to 5 – what a way to make a living… We are all familiar with the lyrics to what might arguably be Dolly Parton’s best-known song (after Jolene), but working nine to five is not necessarily what many people are now...
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Posted By: Business Support on 26th August 2014
The latest blog from the personal injury department looks at the action the government are taking to stop rogue Claims Management Companies. Most people in the UK have been bothered at one time or another by unsolicited texts or cold calls from...
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Posted By: Business Support on 9th July 2014
From the 30th June 2014, all employees have the legal right to request flexible working. Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs, eg having flexible start and finish times, or working from home. Employees can apply...
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Posted By: Business Support on 5th June 2014
You could hear the outward sigh of relief from small business owners as the Queen’s speech focused on the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill. Finally and rightly so, the government is shifting its focus onto small businesses. The...
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Posted By: Business Support on 2nd June 2014
The World Cup is fast approaching and employers need to take precautions now to avoid problems between 12 June and 13 July 2014 There are several practical things you can do as an employer to make the World Cup period run smoothly… Offer...
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Posted By: Business Support on 18th September 2012
Following a recent enquiry from a client who runs a local business it would appear some Employers are still unaware that the qualifying period for an employee to claim unfair dismissal was increased from one year to two from 6 April 2012. To...
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